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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2002-05A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2002-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a), A REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR WALL SIGNS, FOUR CANOPY SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN AND REPLACE THE SIGN FACE OF AND EXISTING POLE SIGN. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3241 S. BREA CANYON ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A. RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Equilon Enterprises, LLC and applicant, A & S Engineering have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-01, for the installation of four wall signs, four canopy signs and one monument sign and replace the sign face of an existing pole sign. The project site is located at 3241 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." - 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 26, 2002, conducted a meeting on the Application. 3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code, a Comprehensive Sign Program does not require a public hearing or notification of property owners surrounding the project site. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Ouality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant Section 15311 (a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2002-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a), A REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR WALL SIGNS, FOUR CANOPY SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN AND REPLACE THE SIGN FACE OF AND EXISTING POLE SIGN. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3241 S. BREA CANYON ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A. RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Equilon Enterprises, LLC and applicant, A & S Engineering have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-01, for the installation of four wall signs, four canopy signs and one monument sign and replace the sign face of an existing pole sign. The project site is located at 3241 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." - 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 26, 2002, conducted a meeting on the Application. 3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code, a Comprehensive Sign Program does not require a public hearing or notification of property owners surrounding the project site. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Ouality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant Section 15311 (a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a 27,003 square footage parcel currently developed with a Shell service station with an automated drive- through car wash tumble and food mart. (b) The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Professional Office (OP). It is has a zoning designation of Commercial Planned Development (CPD). (c) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: To the north is the CPD and Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 7,500 Square Feet (R-1-7,500) Zone; to the south is the CPD and R-1-7,500 Zones; to the east is the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and R-1-7,500 Zones; and to the west is the Orange (57) Freeway. (d) The Application is a request to install the following proposed signs: (1) Wall Signs: "Food Mart" — 3.69 square feet; "Car Wash" — 3.50 square feet; "Enter'— 1.83 square feet; "Exit" —1.33 square feet; (2) Canopy Signs: Install canopy fascia for the proposed canopy signs; "Shell" — 14.45 square feet each and four proposed; and "Formula Shell" — 7.33 square feet each and four proposed; (3) Monument Sign: 6 feet tall and 32 square feet of sign face area; and (4) Existing Pole Sign: replace existing sign face area with Shell corporate logo; existing height of 60 ft. and existing sign face area of 36 square feet to remain the same. 2 (e) The proposed signs are in substantial compliance with the adopted I General Plan. The General Plan requires that a sign concept address the following: scale in relationship to the building; landscaping; and readability. It also dictates that the concept ensure integration into the overall site and architectural theme of the site's development. The proposed signs' scale and placement allows for easy readability and a clear line -of -site for traffic traveling along Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard, the Orange (57) Freeway and entering and exiting the site. The clear line -of -site was reviewed and confirmed by the Public Works Division. The signs' design is compatible with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial areas. (f) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code and the intent of Section 22.36.060; The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-01 is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of ' Diamond Bar Development Code because the signs' design and colors reflect the architecture and color of the project site's development and reflects the corporate colors of Shell Oil. Additionally, the proposed signs' design is compatible with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial areas. (g) The proposed signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other signs included in the Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development; The proposed signs' placement allows for clear identification of the Shell service station when traveling on the Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar Boulevard and Orange Freeway. Additionally, the proposed signs' colors and design are consistent with the on-site service station structure in that the signs are integrated with the said structure to achieve a unified architectural statement while allowing for easy readability. Furthermore, the proposed signs' design is harmonious with the eclectic collection of sign styles in commercial centers in the City as a whole, as well as being compatible with the style, color and signs of the commercial sites surrounding the project ' site. 3 (h) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The application utilizes the maximum signage with this submittal. Pursuant to Code, the Director may approve future revisions if it is determined that the revisions are minor and that the intent of the original approval, and any conditions attached are not affected. (i) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purpose of this Chapter. The proposed signs, their height, sign face area and locations are consistent with the intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. The color, size, presentation, and placement of the signs allow for flexibility with compatibility and logo recognition. Additionally, pursuant to Code Section 22.36.1308, a single tenant is allowed a total of 125 square feet of sign face area for wall signs. The total proposed sign face areas is 117.84 square feet and does not exceed the maximum sign face area permitted. Furthermore, the Development Code allows a service station to have a monument sign with 32 square feet sign face area and a maximum height of six feet. The proposed monument sign is consistent with this standard. The existing pole sign is considered legal nonconforming. The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program does not intend to alter the sign face area, height or location of the existing pole sign. However, it intends to replace the sign face with a new sign face without increasing the sign face area. The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program will cause the removal of the freestanding monument signs utilized for pricing. The removal of the signs will cause the site to have a less cluttered and more organized look, thereby enhancing the overall development. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, elevations, color, design and written sign criteria collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March 26, 2002, as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission, as amended herein. n 1 (b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Arabic address numerals shall be added to the monument sign's base. The numerals shall not exceed a four square feet area and shall be a minimum of three feet high. (d) A landscape area equal to twice the area of one face (64 square feet) of the monument sign shall be provided. The applicant shall submit a landscape/irrigation plan for this area for the City's review and approval. The landscape/irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City before the issuance of any City permits. Landscaping/irrigation shall be installed prior to final inspection. ' (e) Monument sign shall maintain a distance of 10 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Before plan check submittal, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan delineating said setback for the City's review and approval. 1 (f) Total sign face area for all proposed wall signs and canopy signs shall not exceed 117.84 square feet. (g) Monument sign and wall signs' attachment shall be engineered and designed for a maximum soil pressure of 100 pounds and wind load of 80 miles an hour with an exposure of "C". (h) Electrical conduit shall not be exposed. (i) Plans shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e., 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code and the 1997 edition of the National Electrical Code) as well as the State Energy Code. (j) Construction plans shall delineate the location of the disconnect switch, method of the electric sign attachment to sign base and verification of U.L. approval. 5 (k) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety and Public Works Divisions' requirements and Fire Department - requirements. (1) This grant is valid for one year and construction shall commence (i.e., footings) within this one-year period or the grant shall expire. (m) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department/Planning Division, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. (n) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the applicant shall remit to the City, within five days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the project has more than a deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine which the Department determines to be owed. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to Equilon Enterprises, LLC, 2255 N. Ontario, Burbank, CA 91504, and Deni Sutikna, A&E Engineering, 207 W. Alameda Ave. #203, Burbank, CA 91502. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH 2002, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. .airman - 0 I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning ' Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of March, 2002, by the following vote: 1 1 AYES: Commissioners Nelson, Tanaka, Nolan, V/C Tye, C/Ruzicka NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: K414) 'Ames DeSt fano, Secretary 7 'LANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2002-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a), A REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR WALL SIGNS, FOUR CANOPY SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN AND REPLACE THE SIGN FACE OF AND EXISTING POLE SIGN. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3241 S. BREA CANYON ROAD, A. RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Equilon Enterprises, LLC and applicant, A & S Engineering have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-01, for the installation of four wall signs, four canopy signs and one monument sign and replace the sign face of an existing pole sign. The project site is located at 3241 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 26, 2002, conducted a meeting on the Application. 3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code, a Comprehensive Sign Program does not require a public hearing or notification of property owners surrounding the project site. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant Section 15311 (a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a 27,003 square footage parcel currently developed with a Shell service station with an automated drivethrough car wash tumble and food mart. (b) The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Professional Office (OP). It is has a zoning designation of Commercial Planned Development (CPD). (c) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: To the north is the CPD and Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 7,500 Square Feet (R-1- 7,500) Zone; to the south is the CPD and R-1-7,500 Zones; to the east is the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and R-1-7,500 Zones; and to the west is the Orange (57) Freeway. (d) The Application is a request to install the following proposed signs: (1) Wall Signs: "Food Mart" - 3.69 square feet; "Car Wash" - 3.50 square feet; "Enter" - 1.83 square feet; "Exit" -1.33 square feet; (2) Canopy Signs: Install canopy fascia for the proposed canopy signs; "Shell' - 14.45 square feet each and four proposed; and "Formula Shell" - 7.33 square feet each and four proposed; (3) Monument Sign: 6 feet tall and 32 square feet of sign face area; and (4) Existing Pole Sign: replace existing sign face area with Shell corporate logo; existing height of 60 ft. and existing sign face area of 36 square feet to remain the same. e) The proposed signs are in substantial compliance with the adopted General Plan. The General Plan requires that a sign concept address the following: scale in relationship to the building; landscaping; and readability. It also dictates that the concept ensure integration into the overall site and architectural theme of the site's development. The proposed signs' scale and placement allows for easy readability and a clear line -of -site for traffic traveling along Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard, the Orange (57) Freeway and entering and exiting the site. The clear line -of -site was reviewed and confirmed by the Public Works Division. The signs' design is compatible with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial areas. (f) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code and the intent of Section 22.36.060; The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-01 is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code because the signs' design and colors reflect the architecture and color of the project site's development and reflects the corporate colors of Shell Oil. Additionally, the proposed signs' design is compatible with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial areas. (g) The proposed signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other signs included in the Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development; The proposed signs' placement allows for clear identification of the Shell service station when traveling on the Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar Boulevard and Orange Freeway. Additionally, the proposed signs' colors and design are consistent with the on-site service station structure in that the signs are integrated with the said structure to achieve a unified architectural statement while allowing for easy readability. Furthermore, the proposed signs' design is harmonious with the eclectic collection of sign styles in commercial centers in the City as a whole, as well as being compatible with the style, color and signs of the commercial sites surrounding the project site. 3 (h) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The application utilizes the maximum signage with this submittal. Pursuant to Code, the Director may approve future revisions if it is determined that the revisions are minor and that the intent of the original approval, and any conditions attached are not affected. (i) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purpose of this Chapter. The proposed signs, their height, sign face area and locations are consistent with the intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. The color, size, presentation, and placement of the signs allow for flexibility with compatibility and logo recognition. Additionally, pursuant to Code Sectior 22.36.130B, a single tenant is allowed a total of 125 square feet of sign face area for wall signs. The total proposed sign face areas is 117.84 square feel and does not exceed the maximum sign face area permitted. Furthermore, the Development Code allows a service station to have a monument sign with 32 square feet sign face area and a maximum height of six feet. The proposed monument sign is consistent with this standard. The existing pole sign is considered legal nonconforming. The proposed Comprehensive Sigr Program does not intend to alter the sign face area, height or location of the existing pole sign. However, it intends to replace the sign face with a new sigr face without increasing the sign face area. The proposed Comprehensive Sigr Program will cause the removal of the freestanding monument signs utilized for pricing. The removal of the signs will cause the site to have a less cluttered anc more organized look, thereby enhancing the overall development. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, elevations, color, design and written sign criteria collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March 26, 2002, as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission, as amended herein. 0 (b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Arabic address numerals shall be added to the monument sign's base. The numerals shall not exceed a four square feet area and shall be a minimum of three feet high. (d) A landscape area equal to twice the area of one face (64 square feet) of the monument sign shall be provided. The applicant shall submit a landscape/irrigation plan for this area for the City's review and approval. The landscape/irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City before the issuance of any City permits. Landscaping/irrigation shall be installed prior to final inspection. (e) Monument sign shall maintain a distance of 10 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Before plan check submittal, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan delineating said setback for the City's review and approval. (f) Total sign face area for all proposed wall signs and canopy signs shall not exceed 117.84 square feet. (g) Monument sign and wall signs' attachment shall be engineered and designed for a maximum soil pressure of 100 pounds and wind load of 80 miles an hour with an exposure of "C". (h) Electrical conduit shall not be exposed. (i) Plans shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e., 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code and the 1997 edition of the National Electrical Code) as well as the State Energy Code. Q) Construction plans shall delineate the location of the disconnect switch, method of the electric sign attachment to sign base and verification of U.L. approval. 1 (k) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety and Public Works Divisions' requirements and Fire Department requirements. (1) This grant is valid for one year and construction shall commence (i.e., footings) within this one-year period or the grant shall expire. (m) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department/Planning Division, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. (n) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the applicant shal remit to the City, within five days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the project has more than a deminimis impact on fish anc wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine which the Department determines to be owed. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to Equilon Enterprises, LLC, 2255 N. Ontario, Burbank, CA 91504, and Deni Sutikna, A&E Engineering, 207 W. Alameda Ave. #203, Burbank, CA 91502. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH 2002, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: Joe Ru ' , )C airman 9 I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of March, 2002, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Nelson, Tanaka, Nolan, WC Tye, C/Ruzicka NOES ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST 1 1 mes DeStofano, Secretary 7